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Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Bolero

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Land Rover Defender or Mahindra Bolero? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Defender and Bolero. Land Rover Defender Price starts at Rs.1.04 Cr (ex-showroom) for 2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE and Mahindra Bolero Price starts at Rs.9.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for B4 7 Seater MT. Land Rover Defender is 4 cylinder, 4997 cc Engine can generate 296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas Mahindra Bolero is a 3 cylinder, 1493 cc Engine can generate 74 bhp @ 3600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Defender provides a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model), and Bolero has a mileage of 16.7 kmpl (base model).

Defender vs Bolero

Key HighlightsLand Rover DefenderMahindra Bolero
PriceRs.1.04 CrRs.9.79 Lakh
Engine Capacity4997 cc1493 cc
Power296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm74 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Mileage/Range14 kmpl16.7 kmpl
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Land Rover Defender 2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE car
2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE
Rs. 1.04 Cr
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Mahindra Bolero B4 7 Seater MT car
B4 7 Seater MT
Rs. 9.79 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.23 Cr
Price Breakup
11.13 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.2
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
397 Litres
550 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Engine Displacement
4997 cc
1493 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm
74 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Colors
Images
Defender Images
Defender Images
Defender Images
Bolero Images
Bolero Images
Bolero Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Panoramic
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Sunroof
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Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
-
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Double Wishbones Coil Suspension
IFS coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Rigid leaf spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Alloy
Steel
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Steel
Front Tyre Size
255/60 R20
185/75 R16
Rear Tyre Size
255/60 R20
185/75 R16
Turning Radius
5.65 meters
5.8 meters
Tyre Size Spare
255/65 R19
185/75 R16
Wheels Size
R20
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
11.4 inches
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Gesture Control
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
6+
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
10 Years/100000 kms
Upto 5 Years/150000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
4997 cc
1493 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
mHawk75
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gears
8
5 Gears
Power
296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm
74 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Torque
400 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
210 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm
Fast Charging
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
14 kmpl
16 kmpl
Top Speed
191 kmph
120 kmph
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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Ventilated Seats Type
Heated and cooled
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AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
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Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Drive Modes
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Keyless Entry
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Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
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Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
5018 mm
3995 mm
Width
2105 mm
1745 mm
Height
1967 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance
218 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
6
7
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
89 Litres
60 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
7 Litres
6 Litres
Boot Space
397 Litres
550 Litres
Kerb Weight
2158 kg
1620 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Comes with a Powerful Engine
  • Rugged Nature
  • Well-sorted Ride and Handling Dynamics
  • Robust stance and rugged performance
  • The body-on-frame chassis is abuse-friendly
  • It offers practicality with 7 seats and tough build quality
  • It has proven its worth in the rural areas, tier 2 & tier 3 cities
  • The only SUV under Rs 10 lakh with a RWD drivetrain
  • The rigid leaf spring suspension at the back and coil springs at the front can take rough roads with ease
  • The 1.5-litre diesel engine is torquey and offers a decent performance for your daily work
Cons
  • Expensive to Buy
  • Not A True Blue Off Roader Anymore
  • Quirky Looks are not to everyone's tastes
  • It does not offer most of the modern features you get in other sub-4 meter cars
  • The plastic quality feels cheap and panel gaps are evident
  • It handles rough roads with ease but the ride quality on the tarmac is quite bumpy
  • The top model is priced over Rs 10 lakh which does not offer much value for money considering the features it gets
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Detailed Comparison of Land Rover Defender and Mahindra Bolero

Safety

Defender comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, ADAS. Bolero has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Defender has doors and seats. It is an with 397 Litres boot space, 89 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 218 mm. It is 2105 mm wide, 1967 mm high and 5018 mm long. It has 2158 kg kerb weight and 3022 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Bolero is an with doors and seats ,60 Litres fuel tank capacity, 550 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1880 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1745 mm width, and 1620 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Land Rover Defender comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission. And Bolero comes with RWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Land Rover Defender and Mahindra Bolero Owner Reviews

  • Defender Review
  • Bolero Review
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      S pranith
      23 Aug 2025
      5.0
      For my family, comfort, and social status, I prefer to buy a Land Rover Defender. I would like to know the price and other details, so please provide them.
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      Garry
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      I used to own this car. It was incredibly comfortable with a generous amount of rear space, making it ideal for long journeys. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would certainly recommend it
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      N vasudevareddy
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      It is equipped with advanced safety features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and a robust body structure designed to provide protection in the event of a collision. Additionally, it offers excellent off-road capabilities, contributing to overall safety in various driving conditions.
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      Ashik
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      It is considered to offer good value for money due to its rugged build, off-road capabilities, and versatile design. It provides a blend of luxury and functionality, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking a capable and reliable vehicle.
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      Anonymous
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      Very good experience to defender car amazing features
      Likes (1)
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